You know that ever-expanding mountain of bills, forms, receipts, coupons, and statements that collects on the kitchen counter (or the microwave, on top of the refrigerator, by the phone, etc.)? I once ...

April 15 is the last day for most Americans to file their 2024 federal tax returns—or at least to take steps to avoid penalties. Whether you're ready to submit your paperwork or need more time to ...

If you're unable to file your 2024 federal income tax return by the standard deadline of April 15, 2025, you risk facing penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes. The traditional penalty for an ...

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The Internal Revenue Service is expecting a lot of Americans to file taxes at the last minute for the Monday deadline. But there will likely be even more requests for an extension, officials say.

Wildfire victims face heaps of bureaucratic paperwork, including insurance claims, loan applications and requests for FEMA assistance. Completing such forms can be time-consuming and overwhelming. We ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...